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Japan’s debt Jun 04, 2025

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Things are getting more expensive for Tokyo and the rest of the world. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Leika Kihara, Reuters chief correspondent in Japan, and Vidya Ranganathan, editor for finance and markets breaking news, about rising borrowing costs in the world’s most-indebted rich country. Plus, why Japanese government bond auctions are no longer boring.

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Robots May 28, 2025

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There’s a global race for robot supremacy. From Shanghai to Silicon Valley, companies are trying to develop humanoids that can take on physical work. China is emerging as a major player thanks to abundant government support. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Brenda Goh, Reuters bureau chief in Shanghai, and Anna Tong, Reuters technology correspondent in San Francisco, about the drive for humanoid labor. Plus, how to train your robot.

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Budget deficits May 21, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s budget bill is likely to bake in outsized deficits for years to come. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters columnist Mike Dolan about what that means for U.S. debt levels and the wider economy. Plus, the anxiety stalking treasury markets. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

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OPEC+ May 14, 2025

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Saudi Arabia is signalling it can live with lower oil prices. But will the kingdom’s push to get OPEC allies in line backfire? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Ron Bousso, energy columnist at Reuters, about the risks of a price war. Plus, everything you wanted to know about contango but were too afraid to ask.

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Endowments May 07, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s push to overhaul U.S. academia is putting a spotlight on university finances. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Catharine ("Cappy") Bond Hill, a former president of Vassar College, about college endowments and funding cuts. Plus, we hear about the endowment model of investing.

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Europe's energy security Apr 30, 2025

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A blackout in Spain and Portugal exposes the region’s weak point. Europe’s energy security is fragile and facing challenges on a number of fronts. Relying on U.S. liquefied natural gas to plug a Russian supply gap after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is risky. But what are the alternatives? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to correspondents Marwa Rashad and Riham Alkousaa about Europe’s energy security dilemma. Plus, we hear why some German businesses want to return to Russian gas.

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The World Bank and the IMF Apr 23, 2025

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As the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group meet in Washington DC, the Trump administration's shakeup of the global economy is top of mind. Host Christopher Walljasper talks to Trade and Global Economics reporter David Lawder and Emerging Markets Correspondent Karin Strohecker about what lies ahead for these institutions.

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The dollar Apr 16, 2025

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The mighty greenback is feeling the heat. U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff plans have rattled the dollar’s standing as a safe haven. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to U.S. Economics Editor Dan Burns and Europe Markets Editor Dhara Ranasinghe about the implications for the United States and the rest of the world.

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Trade and Australia Apr 09, 2025

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Australia is caught in the middle of President Trump’s trade war just weeks ahead of a

national election. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters correspondents Kirsty Needham and Wayne Cole about the fallout for Canberra as Beijing and DC face off over tariffs and the U.S. puts a 10% levy on Australian imports. Plus, “no major beef”, hear how cattle farmers in New South Wales are reacting to the new charges.

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China's price problem Apr 02, 2025

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President Trump’s trade war is complicating China’s deflation dilemma. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters Chief Correspondent in China, Antoni Slodkowski, about falling prices and efforts to boost consumer confidence in the world’s second-largest economy. Plus, we hear from China’s “restaurant undertaker”.

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